Backing your team.
Let’s
face it, losing sucks. A lot.
It’s
hard watching your team lose a game and harder so to watch a continuation of
losses. Ultimately, what can you do? Not much. One thing you can do is support
your team- through thick and thin.
How
easy is it to support your team after a loss though? Especially after one with
errors, poor defence or weak attack- a game where the opposition entirely
deserved to win? It can be harder than tying your shoelaces in the dark one
handed. Stomping grumpily around the house and glaring at every unfortunate soul
who walks by become inevitable.
As
it goes: you are only as strong as your weakest link. Teams that lose feel
pressure. Individuals within the team feel pressure. Supporting your team;
becoming a member, attending away games as well as home games, cheering them on
and screaming your faith til your throat is sore… This is encouragement.
Encouragement gives players reassurance, inspiration and that much needed boost
to push them over the try line.
A
remarkable example of the positives of supporting your team comes from the
mighty Wests Tigers, who, tipped as contenders for the 2014 wooden spoon, clawed
their way to a breathtaking 42-12 win on Sunday. Playing in a sweltering +30°C
at Cbus Super Stadium, the Gold Coast Titans began as the favorites to win at
$1.20, while the Tigers were against at $3.50 (www.sportsbet.com.au). Rebelling
against the expectations of another loss, the Tigers pounced early into action,
scoring the first try of the game within an impressive 3 and a half minutes. By
increasing pressure and therefore forcing errors, sending multiple bombs and
grubbers and charging through the thin defence of the opposition- as if they
were nothing more than bowling pins- the team continued to dominate the game. The visiting team left the sunny Gold Coast as winners, with the 2 well earned points sending them into the top 8 and a dominating statement that Tigers will not give up this season.
Supporters
are the ones who reap the rewards.
They are the ones who are
congratulated and thanked whole-heartedly.
No
matter how your team plays, support them.
Suit
up, paint up, have faith and scream your heart out.
You're the difference.
You're the difference.
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